Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Use this listing to plan your research, not as confirmation of eligibility. Requirements, funding and deadlines can change. Confirm your course and current application cycle with the official provider. An unknown requirement is not a waiver.
- IELTS
- 7
- Components
- L 6.5 / R 6.5 / W 7 / S 6.5
- Study level
- Postgraduate, PhD
- Deadline
- October 31 (main round for following year intake)
Last verified: 2026-03
About Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
The Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships at the University of Melbourne cover full fee remission, an annual living allowance of approximately AUD $37,000, a relocation grant of up to AUD $2,000, and Overseas Student Health Cover. The scholarship supports master's by research (2 years) and PhD (3.5 years) candidates.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7 | 6.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 94, PTE Academic 65
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Melbourne requires IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in Writing and 6.5 in all other components. The elevated Writing requirement reflects the research-intensive nature of these programmes — dedicate extra preparation time to Writing.
- 2Practice structuring IELTS Writing Task 2 essays with clear academic argumentation. For the 7.0 Writing target, you need to demonstrate precise vocabulary, varied sentence structures, and cohesive paragraphing.
- 3Applications run March–October. Take IELTS by February to have scores ready for the earliest deadlines. If your Writing score falls short, you have time for a retake before later rounds.
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